It is finally here, the Bath Christmas Market is now open and will be running until 10 December.

It is the annual event in Bath that sees people travelling from far and wide to wander around the chalets, pick up a Christmas gift and sample some of the local produce the market has to offer.

The market will see 200 wooden chalets selling an assortment of gifts and produce in Bath’s city centre.

As well as the goodies on offer, there will be choirs, carol singers, musicians and theatre students as well as the market stalls.

Opening times and Dates

The Bath Christmas market kicks off on on Thursday, November 23 and will run until Sunday, December 10. The market will be open from 10am daily, and will close at different times depending on the day of the week. The opening hours are as follows:

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Map

on our site that you can check out, or for a version you can download go to the Bath Christmas Market site here.

Getting to the market

By Train

The nearest train station is Bath Spa, which is located just a short walk from the market and from Bath's other shops and attractions. Stations and trains will be busier than usual, so visitors are advised to allow extra time when planning their journeys.

Visitors are encouraged to travel to the market by coach, you can book coach trips to the market on the National Express Website.

There are also many holiday and coach companies that run coach trips to Bath Christmas markets, for single day or two day breaks.

By Car

If travelling by car, the postcode of the market is BA1 1LN. For parking in the area, you can use this live car parking map which will let you know how many spaces are still available.

Roads are expected to be busy, and visitors are encouraged to either travel by public transport or use the city's park and ride scheme.

Baths Park and ride scheme

With the city's park and ride scheme, you can park for free and then hop on a 10 minute bus ride to the market. The journey costs £3 return on a weekend and £3.40 during the week.

There are three that operate, listed below, and during the market they will be running seven days a week up to 9:30pm on most days. For further information you can visit the council's website.

Service 21 - Newbridge (Postcode BA1 3NB)

Service 31 - Lansdown (Postcode BA1 9BJ)

Service 41 - Newbridge (Postcode BA2 8PA)

The Residents Evening is on Wednesday, November 22 (Image: Visit Bath)

Hotels

If you're travelling from further afield, Bath boasts a host of hotels, B&Bs and guest houses so you're sure to find the perfect place to suit your needs. From the five star Gainsborough Bath Spa to the centrally located Abbey Hotel or Halcyon Apartments, there is something for everyone.

Due to the popularity of the market accommodation is generally in high demand around this time of year, so it's best to book well in advance or come for a midweek stay when hotels are less busy.